WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II in WEST SAINT PAUL, MN was fined $24,070 by CMS following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II (WEST SAINT PAUL, MN) — $24,070 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II in WEST SAINT PAUL, MN was fined $24,070 by CMS following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.